Language

Question 1

Theories of Language Development

Answer 1

1) nativist theory
2) information processing theory
3) social interactionist theory

Question 2

Support for nativist theory

Answer 2

1) animals and language
2) language areas of the brain
3) sensitive periods

Question 3

Challenges for Nativist Theory

Answer 3

1) specifying universal grammar
2) children make mistakes with new grammar; challenges innate-ness
3) cognitive development and effects not considered

Question 4

Phonology

Answer 4

Rules governing structure and sequence of speech sounds

Question 5

Semantics

Answer 5

Way underlying concepts are expressed in words and word combinations

Question 6

Syntax

Answer 6

Rules by which words are arranged in sentences

Question 7

Morphology

Answer 7

Use of grammatical markers indicating number, tense, case, person, etc.

Question 8

Pragmatics

Answer 8

Rules for engaging in appropriate and effective communication

Question 9

Word Learning

Answer 9

1) fast mapping
2) whole-object constraint
3) mutual-exclusivity
4) lexical contrast
5) taxonomic constraint
6) shape bias
7) syntactical bootstrapping

Question 10

Grammatical Development

Answer 10

1) overregulization error
2) The Wug task (applying morphemes)
3) the passive

Question 11

Pragmatic Development

Answer 11

1) turnabout, shading
2) referential communication skills
3) narratives
4) speech registers